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Trump Administration Considers Stripping China of Sovereign Immunity Over Coronavirus Response
- May 01, 2020
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping speak during a joint statement in Beijing on November 9, 2017. He tweeted in March the falsehood that the virus might have come from the U.S. But a Chinese government spokesman, Zhao Lijian, demonstrated that China was not above sowing confusion in the face of the pandemic. Even so, China did not allow U.S. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping speak during a joint statement in Beijing on November 9, 2017. He tweeted in March the falsehood that the virus might have come from the U.S. But a Chinese government spokesman, Zhao Lijian, demonstrated that China was not above sowing confusion in the face of the pandemic. Even so, China did not allow U.S. (more...)
Kim Jong Un represents 'hope and optimism,' North Korea embassy says
- May 01, 2020
Kim Jong Un may be out of the public eye because he is trying to avoid coronavirus rather than because he is seriously ill or dead, a South Korean minister said today. Thank You: Did Kim write this letter? I would guess that majority are not written by him anyway'. The message was dated April 27, 2020, KCNA reported, as speculation mounted over Kim's health after he missed the celebration of his grandfather's birthday on April 15. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Kim Jong Un may be out of the public eye because he is trying to avoid coronavirus rather than because he is seriously ill or dead, a South Korean minister said today. Thank You: Did Kim write this letter? I would guess that majority are not written by him anyway'. The message was dated April 27, 2020, KCNA reported, as speculation mounted over Kim's health after he missed the celebration of his grandfather's birthday on April 15. (more...)
Los Angeles To Offer Free COVID-19 Tests To All Residents
- May 01, 2020
Until now, only residents with symptoms as well as essential workers and those in institutional settings like nursing homes could be tested. On Wednesday, Garcetti said the City of Los Angeles learned of 683 new cases, bringing the total confirmed cases to 10,380, representing a 7 percent increase from the previous day. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Until now, only residents with symptoms as well as essential workers and those in institutional settings like nursing homes could be tested. On Wednesday, Garcetti said the City of Los Angeles learned of 683 new cases, bringing the total confirmed cases to 10,380, representing a 7 percent increase from the previous day. (more...)
US COVID-19 cases surpass 1M: Johns Hopkins University
- May 01, 2020
The United States leads in terms of global infections, reporting 1,015,289 cases nationwide. The number of confirmed United States coronavirus cases topped 500,000 on April 10, according to Johns Hopkins' tally. Of the 59,266 who already died, nearly half of those occurred in NY at 23,144, followed by New Jersey at 6,442, MI 3,567, and MA 3,153. The United States recorded more than 2,000 coronavirus deaths in a 24-hour period for the third consecutive day running. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
The United States leads in terms of global infections, reporting 1,015,289 cases nationwide. The number of confirmed United States coronavirus cases topped 500,000 on April 10, according to Johns Hopkins' tally. Of the 59,266 who already died, nearly half of those occurred in NY at 23,144, followed by New Jersey at 6,442, MI 3,567, and MA 3,153. The United States recorded more than 2,000 coronavirus deaths in a 24-hour period for the third consecutive day running. (more...)
Russian PM has coronavirus as cases surge past 100 000
- May 01, 2020
The first deputy prime minister is expected to perform Mishustin's duties while he is hospitalized. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin says he's infected with the novel coronavirus, joining almost 106,500 others in the country who have been similarly diagnosed. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
The first deputy prime minister is expected to perform Mishustin's duties while he is hospitalized. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin says he's infected with the novel coronavirus, joining almost 106,500 others in the country who have been similarly diagnosed. (more...)
NY mayor angered by crowded Orthodox funeral, Jewish groups fire back
- May 01, 2020
Meetings of any size are prohibited in NY state during the pandemic, and officials have broken up several religious gathering in the city, including weddings and funerals in large Jewish communities, The Times reported . And what I saw WILL NOT be tolerated so long as we are fighting the Coronavirus. CNN has reached out to several Jewish organizations in Williamsburg to get more information about the funeral and for comment on de Blasio's remarks. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Meetings of any size are prohibited in NY state during the pandemic, and officials have broken up several religious gathering in the city, including weddings and funerals in large Jewish communities, The Times reported . And what I saw WILL NOT be tolerated so long as we are fighting the Coronavirus. CNN has reached out to several Jewish organizations in Williamsburg to get more information about the funeral and for comment on de Blasio's remarks. (more...)
Boris Johnson promises 'comprehensive plan' on easing lockdown
- May 01, 2020
Mr Johnson said that keeping the R number below one was "vital" in preventing a second and potentially even more disastrous peak. Leading his first Downing Street press briefing since recovering from coronavirus , Mr Johnson paid tribute to the health service. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Mr Johnson said that keeping the R number below one was "vital" in preventing a second and potentially even more disastrous peak. Leading his first Downing Street press briefing since recovering from coronavirus , Mr Johnson paid tribute to the health service. (more...)
Washington Post editorial board calls on Biden to address sexual assault allegation
- May 01, 2020
All Hayes did was address the story. More than a dozen women have accused the real estate mogul of sexual misconduct including rape before he became president. Reade said she had also related the incident to her brother. "It may seem unfair to hold Mr. Trump's likely rival in the 2020 race to a standard that Mr. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
All Hayes did was address the story. More than a dozen women have accused the real estate mogul of sexual misconduct including rape before he became president. Reade said she had also related the incident to her brother. "It may seem unfair to hold Mr. Trump's likely rival in the 2020 race to a standard that Mr. (more...)
Will you be downloading the COVIDSafe app?
- May 01, 2020
The COVIDSafe smartphone app uses a Bluetooth wireless signal to exchange a "digital handshake" with another user when they come within 1.5m (4.9ft). "The only information they are allowed to access is that of close contacts - when a person has come within approximately 1.5 metres of another app user for 15 minutes or more - in their jurisdiction". (more...)
- May 01, 2020
The COVIDSafe smartphone app uses a Bluetooth wireless signal to exchange a "digital handshake" with another user when they come within 1.5m (4.9ft). "The only information they are allowed to access is that of close contacts - when a person has come within approximately 1.5 metres of another app user for 15 minutes or more - in their jurisdiction". (more...)
Patient given Remdesivir at UNM Hospital recovered from COVID-19
- May 01, 2020
The top U.S. infectious diseases official, Dr Anthony Fauci explained to journalists at the White House why the outcome was important. The data from the largest trial, however, showed that, while remdesivir was considered safe for use, two other treatments yielded significantly better results against Ebola . (more...)
- May 01, 2020
The top U.S. infectious diseases official, Dr Anthony Fauci explained to journalists at the White House why the outcome was important. The data from the largest trial, however, showed that, while remdesivir was considered safe for use, two other treatments yielded significantly better results against Ebola . (more...)
China accuses Australia of `petty tricks` in coronavirus dispute
- May 01, 2020
Australian-Chinese bilateral relations have soured in recent weeks after Morrison called for the inquiry into the origins of novel coronavirus. Frustration has been mounting against the WHO's response to the pandemic, with some nations claiming the United Nations-backed organization was too slow to respond. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Australian-Chinese bilateral relations have soured in recent weeks after Morrison called for the inquiry into the origins of novel coronavirus. Frustration has been mounting against the WHO's response to the pandemic, with some nations claiming the United Nations-backed organization was too slow to respond. (more...)
California Gov. Closes Orange County Public Beaches After Warm Weekend Crowds
- May 01, 2020
For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms. "Stanislaus County is nothing like the regions of San Francisco or Los Angeles". Larranaga said she will have signs throughout the bar reminding people about social distancing and other guidelines but she has no plans to police her patrons. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms. "Stanislaus County is nothing like the regions of San Francisco or Los Angeles". Larranaga said she will have signs throughout the bar reminding people about social distancing and other guidelines but she has no plans to police her patrons. (more...)
Arab foreign ministers condemn Israel's plans to annex occupied West Bank
- May 01, 2020
On Wednesday, Biden said he would indeed open the doors to the consulate to "engage the Palestinians" in an effort to reach a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Arab ministers held the Israeli government and the USA administration accountable for the consequences of implementing such schemes on worldwide stability, security and peace. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
On Wednesday, Biden said he would indeed open the doors to the consulate to "engage the Palestinians" in an effort to reach a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Arab ministers held the Israeli government and the USA administration accountable for the consequences of implementing such schemes on worldwide stability, security and peace. (more...)
Trump says he has ‘high confidence’ Covid-19 originated in Wuhan lab
- May 01, 2020
As U.S. politicians continue to criticize Beijing's response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Trump said today that he has seen evidence that gives him a high degree of confidence that the coronavirus originated from a lab in Wuhan. They said it could have come from a wet market in Wuhan suggesting the virus could have jumped from bats to animals sold at the market previous year. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
As U.S. politicians continue to criticize Beijing's response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Trump said today that he has seen evidence that gives him a high degree of confidence that the coronavirus originated from a lab in Wuhan. They said it could have come from a wet market in Wuhan suggesting the virus could have jumped from bats to animals sold at the market previous year. (more...)
California to close all beaches, state parks amid coronavirus concerns - memo
- May 01, 2020
The news immediately prompted pushback from San Diego residents and county leaders. The county, though, said it "has not issued any new testing guidelines". Following through on earlier disappointment about crowds that gathered last weekend along the coast, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the closure of Orange County beaches Thurdsday. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
The news immediately prompted pushback from San Diego residents and county leaders. The county, though, said it "has not issued any new testing guidelines". Following through on earlier disappointment about crowds that gathered last weekend along the coast, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the closure of Orange County beaches Thurdsday. (more...)
Dr. Fauci Says Some Sports Won't Happen This Year
- May 01, 2020
The FDA has already done that for hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug President Donald Trump has touted for COVID-19, despite no clear evidence it works. Fauci spoke to the Times about this and said that even though the rate of confirmed Covid-19 cases has decreased throughout the country, a new outbreak could still occur, so it would be very hard for the sports world to go back to normal this year. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
The FDA has already done that for hydroxychloroquine, a malaria drug President Donald Trump has touted for COVID-19, despite no clear evidence it works. Fauci spoke to the Times about this and said that even though the rate of confirmed Covid-19 cases has decreased throughout the country, a new outbreak could still occur, so it would be very hard for the sports world to go back to normal this year. (more...)
Ontario hospital admissions keep rising from COVID-19
- May 01, 2020
Mr. Ford said at the time that Ontario will begin loosening restrictions only after the province sees a "consistent" decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases for two to four weeks. "But you need to pitch in, too", said Ford. "So we would anticipate these businesses will follow these best practices." Ontario also confirmed 86 more COVID-19-linked deaths, bringing its official death toll to 1,082. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Mr. Ford said at the time that Ontario will begin loosening restrictions only after the province sees a "consistent" decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases for two to four weeks. "But you need to pitch in, too", said Ford. "So we would anticipate these businesses will follow these best practices." Ontario also confirmed 86 more COVID-19-linked deaths, bringing its official death toll to 1,082. (more...)
Pelosi defends Biden amid Tara Reade allegations
- May 01, 2020
In a statement denying Reade's allegation, Kate Bedingfield , a deputy Biden campaign manager, said: "Vice President Biden has dedicated his public life to changing the culture and the laws around violence against women". House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she doesn't want a "lecture" when it comes to the Democratic Party's shifting standards on sexual misconduct accusations. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
In a statement denying Reade's allegation, Kate Bedingfield , a deputy Biden campaign manager, said: "Vice President Biden has dedicated his public life to changing the culture and the laws around violence against women". House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she doesn't want a "lecture" when it comes to the Democratic Party's shifting standards on sexual misconduct accusations. (more...)
NY police break up massive crowd at rabbi's funeral
- May 01, 2020
Hours after issuing stern warnings broadly to "the Jewish community" in the wake of a large Hasidic funeral gathering in Brooklyn Tuesday night that resulted in a dozen summonses, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio apologized for his language, but said he had "no regrets about calling out this danger". (more...)
- May 01, 2020
Hours after issuing stern warnings broadly to "the Jewish community" in the wake of a large Hasidic funeral gathering in Brooklyn Tuesday night that resulted in a dozen summonses, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio apologized for his language, but said he had "no regrets about calling out this danger". (more...)
About 50 bodies found in trucks outside NY funeral home
- May 01, 2020
It was not clear how long the bodies had been stored in the U-Haul trucks or whether any were COVID-19 victims. One official told the Times that the funeral home owner had been storing the bodies in the trucks after his freezer stopped working. (more...)
- May 01, 2020
It was not clear how long the bodies had been stored in the U-Haul trucks or whether any were COVID-19 victims. One official told the Times that the funeral home owner had been storing the bodies in the trucks after his freezer stopped working. (more...)
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